6th Wooden Station Of The Cross - Veronica Wipes The Face Of Christ, Circa 1600

A beautiful and charming chestnut wood (?) panel telling the story of Veronica's veil. Bright colors (now worn).

Catholic tradition tells us the story of Veronica, a woman who made it her mission to alleviate the suffering of Christ. Seeing his struggles as he carried the cross, Veronica courageously stepped forward and wiped his bloodied face with her veil. Later, she discovered that an imprint of Christ's face had been left on the fabric. Central to the story is the importance of alleviating the suffering of others and seeing the face of Christ in those in need. We can no longer wipe the blood and sweat from Christ's face, but we can dry the tears of those who suffer in this world. In doing so, we alleviate the suffering of Christ himself (cf. Matthew 25:31-46).

Period: circa 1600
Dimensions: 44 x 33 x 2.5 cm
Condition: 2 vertical cracks, but in stable condition.